Fresh produce production in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina saw mixed results in 2024, with some crops experiencing declines while others posted significant gains. Florida's tomato production dropped sharply, while sweet corn value increased despite a slight decline in volume. Georgia saw higher onion yields but a decline in sweet corn production, whereas South Carolina's watermelon harvest surged, boosting overall market value.
Florida:
Tomato production in 2024 totaled 638 million pounds, down 27 percent from 2023. The value of utilized production for tomatoes at $331 million, was down 32 percent from last year. Sweet corn production in 2024 totaled 585 million pounds, down slightly from 2023. The value of utilized production for sweet corn at $293 million, was up 16 percent from last year.
Georgia:
Onion production in 2024 totaled 263 million pounds, up 14 percent from 2023. The value of utilized production for onions at $160 million, was up 12 percent from last year. Sweet corn production in 2024 totaled 261 million pounds, down 14 percent from 2023. The value of utilized production for sweet corn at $130 million, was down 1 percent from last year.
South Carolina:
Watermelon production in 2024 totaled 122 million pounds, up 21 percent from 2023. The value of utilized production for watermelons at $18.2 million, was up 7 percent from last year.
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